Patten Free Library in Bath is hosting four Monday afternoon events for young adults in September to celebrate the library’s expanded hours.  These events are free and open to students in grades six through 12.  

Space is limited, so interested participants should sign up through the reference desk.   

The line-up of events includes: 

Sept. 9:  Harry Potter Escape Room.  The library is offering this event one more time for people of all ages. Participants will head up to the Library Tower and solve a series of clues to find the missing golden snitch and their train ticket home.  There are still slots available between noon and 3 p.m. 

Sept. 16: “Fabrications” with Elizabeth Walker.  This workshop will focus on using a variety of textiles and techniques to create unique pieces of art.    

Sept. 23:  “Make A Zine!” with Mandy Russell of Painted Dog Studio. Participants will learn how to design and self-publish their own mini-magazine. 

Sept. 30:  “Make Sushi“ with Now You’re Cooking.   Participants will learn how to make vegetable sushi and then enjoy eating it. 

“We’re very excited about these September events and so appreciate the community support for our outreach efforts to middle and high school students,” said Roberta Jordan, the outreach and instruction librarian, in a news release. “Many teens in the community want and need a comfortable, safe place to hang out after school every day of the week, and this has made the new Teen Space a destination for those young adults.  We hope these events will help get the word out to local students that we’re open on Mondays now, too.” 

To register for any one of the events, contact the Information desk at pflreference@patten.lib.me.us or call (207) 443-5141, ext. 12. There will be light refreshments provided at all events except the Escape Room.